Real Estate Regional Lead – North America

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses.  We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Overview of Role:

The Director of North America Real Estate & Data Center leads a team in the US and Canada and is responsible for all aspects of strategy and execution related to Real Estate including Data Center, Offices, Construction and Facility management in the largest market at Kyndryl totalling 5.5 million sqft.  The role will report into the Vice President RDC and has primary stakeholder responsibility for both the President of the US and Canadian businesses and ensure objectives and projects are interlocked with the regional leaders including the CFO and COO of the respective regions.  The role also involves implementing the global real estate strategy at the regional level, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall business objectives and standards. .  The role further ensure delivery in a consistent manner across the portfolio while ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.

Essential Job Functions (Responsibilities)

• Develop and implement the regional real estate strategy to support the company’s overall global objectives.

• Develop and present the business case supporting the strategic plan to the C- suite and leadership committee.

• Responsible for planning, directing and controlling all real estate and activities for the organization to ensure maximum return and profitability.

• Lead the delivery of world class real estate solutions to agreed standards, at optimal cost within time frames agreed by Kyndryl’s business partners.

• Understand client's business strategy and work with the regional and global real estate Management team and 3rd Party transaction team to translate client needs into a dynamic real estate transaction forecast ("pipeline").

• Provide leadership and guidance to the territory leads and the other real estate professionals in the region.

• Manage the regional budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions; partner with finance to align on capital and varying risk rates.

• Contribute to the annual Capex & Opex planning process, providing inputs on regional needs and requirements.

• Document, publish and update the real estate strategy and Plan quarterly.

• Maintains intimate knowledge and understanding of the Real Estate portfolio, occupancy and cost.

• Review business and commercial terms of the broker contract, compare industry practices and help negotiations.

• Oversee development and implementation of portfolio strategies for the major locations/cities within the region including portfolio, business, operational and financial assessment and analysis, market assessment, site identification, business liaison and approval, corporate approval, and contract negotiation.

• Track and report on global/regional KPIs used to track the portfolio.

• Review comprehensive assessment of scenario alternatives (alternate timing of actions, restructuring obligations, alternate locations, staff deployments, holding structure, potential incentives, high level financial strategies, etc.) for approval.

• Accountable for regional real estate data collection and accuracy

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

Basic Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field (architecture, engineering, real estate or business administration) required.
• A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in real estate.
• Strong knowledge of corporate real estate laws and regulations in Norther America

Required Skills and Behavior (Knowledge and Skills)

• Proven knowledge of Real Estate, Construction, and Facilities Management leading practices, and trends
• Foundational knowledge of basic finance and accounting principles
• Demonstrated ability to define, set expectations, influence and execute multiple concurrent projects.
• Proven experience in implementing large scale initiatives.
• Experience designing, implementing, or managing service request processes and/or systems.
• Demonstrated ability in managing and influencing others within and outside of reporting lines.
• Track record of having managed and developed high performance teams, working within a leveraged, outsourced operating environment, in collaborative and integrated manner.
• Experience with regional or local facilities related regulations.
• Understanding of regional cultural norms.
• Proven ability to be comfortable with ambiguity and operate effectively in environments with imperfect information.

Being You

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose.  We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

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